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A huge weekend of classic Australian pub rock is set to hit the Whitsundays this June, as two powerhouse tribute acts bring the songs of Cold Chisel and Midnight Oil back to life at the Airlie Beach Hotel.
Music lovers can expect an afternoon packed with energy, nostalgia and some of the greatest Australian rock songs ever recorded when Gold Chisel joins forces with Power & The Passion – The Australian Midnight Oil Tribute Show for two free performances across the weekend.
Celebrating the raw spirit of Australia’s legendary pub rock era, the shows pay tribute to two bands that helped define the sound of the 1970s and 1980s. From anthems of working-class life to politically charged rock classics, audiences can expect a setlist full of instantly recognisable hits and singalong favourites.
Headlining the weekend is Gold Chisel, regarded as one of Australia’s leading Cold Chisel tribute acts. The band will perform a collection of iconic songs including Khe Sanh, Cheap Wine, Flame Trees, Choir Girl, When the War is Over and You Got Nothing I Want.
Joining them on stage is Power & The Passion, delivering the unmistakable sound and intensity of Midnight Oil. Their performance will feature classics such as Beds Are Burning, Blue Sky Mine, US Forces, Dreamworld, Forgotten Years and, of course, Power and the Passion.
Together, the two acts promise a full-throttle celebration of Australian rock music, recreating the atmosphere of the country’s golden pub rock years with powerful vocals, driving guitars and crowd-favourite hits.
“We’ve been to Airlie several times now, and it's always been great,” said Gold Chisel Frontman Andy Lutze.
“The audiences have been fantastic. It's a glorious place at the best of times, so to come up there and actually play a show, or a couple of shows, is wonderful.”
“It never gets old, because the songs are great, and people love them… They're timeless, timeless songs, and it's a great feeling when you can get on a stage and put a smile on people's faces.”
With two free afternoon shows across the weekend, there’ll be plenty of smiles shared, as the community comes together to relive the soundtrack of a generation.
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